US Bridges

Church Av over Spruce Run Trib

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50003 Ben Avon BRDG-PT04 · Structure no. 000000000002534

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,119
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Church Av over Spruce Run Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Av over Spruce Run Trib in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Av
CrossesSpruce Run Trib
LocationP50003 Ben Avon BRDG-PT04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5072, -80.0778
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,119 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Av over Spruce Run Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Av over Spruce Run Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Church Av over Spruce Run Trib carry?

About 10,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church Av over Spruce Run Trib?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Church Av over Spruce Run Trib?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).